Military Personnel

Active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents stationed in Colorado are eligible for in-state tuition consideration. Under provisions of Colorado law, the college will permit non-resident active duty military personnel and their dependents to qualify for in-state tuition. Military personnel are required to obtain certification from the base personnel office to confirm that they are on active duty with a permanent duty station in Colorado. This documentation must be resubmitted each semester for students to receive in-state tuition. To receive the discounted rate, military personnel and their dependents must also sign up for COF (Colorado Opportunity Fund). For information, call 303-361-7363.

Students using education benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) should contact the Military & Veteran Services Office each semester to ensure required paperwork is on file. Students must also complete a Request for VA Certification each semester through Desire2Learn. The priority deadline to submit a Request for VA Certification is three weeks prior to the start of the term to ensure files are reviewed before classes begin; earlier submissions are encouraged to ensure timely processing by CCA and the VA. Prior to the published tuition deadline, students eligible for benefits through Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment and the Post-9/11 GI Bill must complete a Request for VA Certification and have documentation from the VA demonstrating continued eligibility for VA education benefits; all other students must make payment arrangements prior to the tuition deadline.

Tuition information is reported to the VA after the drop deadline, and payments will be applied to student accounts once received by CCA. Failure to successfully complete courses, including failed courses, drops, and withdrawals, may result in a reduction of benefits payable to the student and/or CCA. Students may also be required to reimburse the VA or CCA for previously paid benefits. If for any reason the VA determines a student is ineligible for benefits, or if benefits expire during the term, the student will be responsible for paying the balance on his or her account.

Community College of Aurora accepts tuition assistance (TA) through the Department of Defense programs and the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Eligibility for tuition assistance programs is determined by the individual military services. See https://www.ccaurora.edu/students/military-veterans/getting-started-TA for information on current approved tuition rates, application procedures, and information on submitting your approved TA request. Approved TA forms should be submitted to 3^rd Party Billing by the tuition deadline listed in the schedule booklet, or as soon as you register for classes, or your registration will be cancelled. Tuition assistance will not be invoiced until after the census date (drop deadline) for classes.